Miscarriage Facts When a pregnancy ends before 20 weeks, it’s called a miscarriage. After that point, a pregnancy loss is called a stillbirth. About 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the chance of miscarriage decreases after the first trimester (around 13 weeks of pregnancy). By far the most common cause of miscarriage is chromosomal […]
Miscarriage is a word that brings dread to the hearts of women who wish to become pregnant. It’s not uncommon or unexpected, therefore, that expectant or soon-to-be mothers would find themselves researching ways to prevent it. It would not be any surprise, either, if acupuncture pops up in the search results. But one may ask: […]
Can Acupuncture Prevent Miscarriage? According to the most recent data, about one in seven pregnancies ends in miscarriage. This affects about 11% of women and gestational carriers. Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced a miscarriage. The heartbreak of pregnancy loss can be devastating, and getting support to prevent miscarriage is essential. Risk […]
Enjoying your garden, creating your favorite dish, dancing, hula hooping—these are all activities that many of us love to do to feel present and enjoy the moment. Unfortunately, too many Americans know that their favorite hobbies can become impossible when experiencing unrelenting back pain. One study indicated that one-quarter of adults report chronic low back […]
Unexplained infertility is a very frustrating “diagnosis” to receive, but about one in five couples will be told their infertility doesn’t have a known cause. Some studies show that for people given the diagnosis of unexplained infertility, it might just take more time – over a seven year period, 36% of people diagnosed with unexplained […]
Watching the news, summer heat waves, natural disasters, work deadlines, managing the household—life requires us to have positive and negative types of stress. Some of us, though, may also experience anxiety either routinely or situationally in addition to the day-to-day stress. Anxiety may not always be visible to those around you. You may have anxiety with less […]
Recently, I was listening to Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights. It’s a fun read, with a passage noting that trends are often fleeting, but “Cool is always cool” (paraphrasing).[1] Meanwhile, Instagram advertises the latest wellness trends—wearables tracking steps, prepared whole food meals to your doorstep—all based on cutting edge ‘new research’. Though I appreciate that wellness is […]
How Do You Recover From a Miscarriage? Having a miscarriage is very painful, sometimes unbearably so. What can be even more painful is the isolation and confusion you feel during and afterward. Your medical provider is hopefully very kind during the miscarriage, but they often send you home afterward, saying simply “Take care, and let […]
Let’s Be Honest About Miscarriage Many of us have seen the heart-wrenching photos of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieving the loss of their baby, Jack, due to pregnancy loss. Their raw grief is unmistakable. And their openness in sharing this intimate moment with the world is deeply courageous. The fact that they were immediately […]
Miscarriage is a word that brings dread to the hearts of women who wish to become pregnant. It’s not uncommon or unexpected, therefore, that expectant or soon-to-be mothers would find themselves researching ways to prevent it. It would not be any surprise, either, if acupuncture pops up in the search results. But one may ask: […]
